Leclerc Foods USA expanding with a new facility in Phoenix

Leclerc Foods USA, a North American leader in the cookie, snack bar and cracker
industry, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 166,500-square-foot building in the Freeport Business Center for expansion of its food manufacturing operations in Phoenix, Arizona.

"This acquisition fits our business vision and corporate development
strategy. It will allow us to position ourselves near our U.S. clients
as well as hone in on food trends in the U.S. West Coast," asserts
Denis Leclerc, President of Leclerc Foods USA.

Among other features, the company's sixth plant acquired on January 30
will be equipped with a brand new production line for nutritional bars
and is designed to offer consumers a full selection of organic and
GMO-free products--allowing Leclerc Foods USA to accelerate their
development while building on its reputation as an innovator.

This acquisition represents growth potential that will enable Leclerc
Foods USA to set up strategic locations in order to more easily serve
markets such as the U.S. West Coast, Mexico and South America. "Not
only are we increasing our production capacity, but we will also
achieve substantial savings on transportation costs by being closer to
key markets," explains Denis Leclerc.

Resulting from an investment of nearly $50 million over a three to five
year period, this latest addition to the U.S. footprint of Leclerc
Foods USA will generate up to 100 new jobs.

"We are committed to providing a great environment for business and
business expansion in Phoenix," said Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton. "We
are proud to welcome our Canadian friends at Leclerc Foods who have
chosen our city to expand their manufacturing operations."